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Dec 2008 The hijackers who boarded the Saudi tanker Sirius Star are requiring 25 million USD in ransom for the release of the ship and its crew.
The horror novel continues for shipping operations in the area. Since November 20, 2008, pirates have also taken control over three new ships. The International Maritime Bureau has announced that on November 22, a tanker chartered by Japan has been hijacked with its 23 crew members.